If you are reading this article, your kid probably doesn't need preschool. But if parents need time without their children, please read on. It is often assumed children need direct instruction and academics to become kindergarten ready, but research has shown something different--play is most important. Kids in academic preschools do not have advantages over those in play based preschools, in fact, it shows the opposite. Kids who went to play based preschools tend to like school more, are less stressed about school, are more creative, and perform better academically and socially. Here's an article from Parents Magazine that give guidance on how to find a preschool.
Play's the Thing! If you want your preschooler to be ready for the academic rigors ahead, forget about the curriculum. Instead, look for a classroom that lets children learn the way they do best.
Finland has much to share about the needs of our young children. Children learn differently than adults, and the best way they do that is through play.
The Joyful, Illiterate Kindergarteners of Finland
The main ways to get your kids ready for school is to 1) Have conversations with your kids (this also helps with attachment) 2) Read books with them regularly, and 3) give them time to PLAY. Really, you don't even need to enroll your kids into preschool. But if you want more information...
Play's the Thing! If you want your preschooler to be ready for the academic rigors ahead, forget about the curriculum. Instead, look for a classroom that lets children learn the way they do best.
Finland has much to share about the needs of our young children. Children learn differently than adults, and the best way they do that is through play.
The Joyful, Illiterate Kindergarteners of Finland
The main ways to get your kids ready for school is to 1) Have conversations with your kids (this also helps with attachment) 2) Read books with them regularly, and 3) give them time to PLAY. Really, you don't even need to enroll your kids into preschool. But if you want more information...
Preschool Philosophy 101: Understand the many approaches to early childhood education.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will have potlucks during Finals Week. Please bring food to share.
Last Day of Class/Potluck Dates
Thursday, May 16
Monday, May 20
Wednesday, May 22
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will have potlucks during Finals Week. Please bring food to share.
Last Day of Class/Potluck Dates
Thursday, May 16
Monday, May 20
Wednesday, May 22
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